Brigsley Church and interior by escafeld
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The church of St Helen at Brigsley is sited on Saxon and Norman foundations and its history can be seen almost entirely within the western tower. The base is of Norman origin, followed by a thirteenth-century lancet window, fifteenth-century battlements and four eighteenth-century gargoyles. The nave is a patchwork, with eighteenth-and nineteenth-century wooden traceried windows occupying the blocked up arcades. (Arcades were the division between the nave and an isle and so this church was definitely wider than it is now, at least there is evidence of this on the outer wall of the north side). The chancel is Decorated (first half of fourteenth-century). The altar rails and pulpit are eighteenth-century. The pulpit has a Tester (Sounding board) for projecting the voice. At the west end of the nave are two boards bearing the Ten Commandments. Outside an archway is visible on the gable end of the nave. It has been blocked off and sheeted over with lead. It appears that this was at one time the end wall of the church and contained a large window which had to be blocked off when the chancel was added. However I cannot find any written evidence to substantiate this.
The village of Brigsley is about 7 miles from the Port of Grimsby which was once famous for its fishing industry, however it is now almost non existent. I think you can still buy fish and chips :)
Many thanks for sharing an interest.
Comments (14)
Zacko
Really a couple of beautiful and historical shots. I love how that red carpet looks agains those white walls. The ceiling is awesome too. Perfect captures my friend, thanks for sharing them #:o) Have a great day!!!!!
Sekadhar
And this is relly perfect! Excellent done!!!!
danob
What a terrific job you did of this and the obvious care taken in the research of the history! I love such places
Enmos
Beautiful !! I always liked the charme of these kind of old little churches !! Superb work !! :o)
marybelgium
Excellent done ! thanks for sharing !
ysvry
great picture i used it to make a quick 3d model http://www.renderosity.com/messages.ez?ForumID=12460&Form.ShowMessage=2210447
soulofharmony
the architecture has stood the test of time.. wonder how many modern designes will do the same... beautiful composition and stunning light... love this series of churches and info.. hope you carry a flask of tea... grins.. excellent dave :)
solrac_gi_2nd
Thanks for these superb series of art/historical/religious/architecture lessons.
Tedz
Lovely stuff...I always (30 years back) thought the area around Grimsby to be a marvel.
diomedes66
What a beautiful area and magnificent captures! Well done!
tommorules
I still cant work out how you get such great details in these supersize photos & keep them under the RR limit. Another great montage & an interesting piece of work by ysvry too. I hope you manage to get as far as Spurn Head sometime (do I mean Spurn Point?). You could have a few guessing which country you were in with shots from there!! Steve.
CDBrugg
again a tremendous pleasure following you on your journey
b2amphot
I really like this one... and love the interior, so cozy and personal. Wonderful captures.
sossy
wonderful close up of the church! beautiful and interesting captures of the interior! the last one is very elegant colored and peaceful! the light coming in through the windows is delightful! ;o)